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First of 56 DE&S-procured bomb disposal robots arrive in Britain

Land February 12, 2019

In late December 2018 Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson revealed that, following a period of rigorous testing, the British Army had taken receipt of its first four cutting-edge bomb disposal robots.  This was a major milestone for the £55 million contract which, once fulfilled, will see 56 Harris-manufactured bomb disposal robots delivered to the British Armed ...

RAF Tornado returns from operations for the last time

February 7, 2019

RAF Tornado jets have returned home for the last time after serving the UK on military operations for almost forty years. Having first entering into service in 1979, the Tornado jets have been deployed in operations across the world, most recently bombarding Daesh to push the terrorist group back through Syria ...

Defence Secretary learns more about jHub’s role in defence innovation

Land January 31, 2019

The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has visited the jHub offices in London to learn about their role in UK defence. Joined by Commander Joint Forces Command (JFC), General Sir Chris Deverell, Mr Williamson was briefed on the work being carried out by jHub Defence and their role within JFC. During his visit, the ...

Defence Secretary commissions report on support for service families

January 22, 2019

The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has commissioned a new study to examine the support available to the different members of military families, including spouses and partners, and children. Andrew Selous MP, who has previously served in the Honourable Artillery Company and the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, will author the report. It ...